A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3137136 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3138525 epoch_slot_no: 6525 block_no: 3136989 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-09-20 09:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc885be409ffa95b0e3bc6070d271ea5a55720f402e08ef21f5fe11cd6f91dde6Block Operator
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